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Shopping for children isn’t always easy. Choosing a great gift for a 6 year old boy is different than choosing for a toddler or a 13-year-old girl. They’re very different people with different developmental requirements. But there are some common characteristics that link great toys together and can help make the choice a little easier….
Although the media might often tell you differently, you do not have to have a lot of money or a luxurious lifestyle to raise a family and have happy kids. In fact, there are many ways that you can prepare your kids for the future and give them access to everything that they need on…
The decor of your kids’ room makes a huge difference when it comes to their overall development and wellbeing. For instance, a world map canvas can turn them into an avid traveler, or the color scheme of the room can make them a good learner. That is why it is time to be serious about…
Baths and personal hygiene are a necessary part of life. Unfortunately, as parents with small children know all too well, many kids simply refuse to accept this fact. They avoid baths like the plague, and it can be completely exhausting to have to keep fighting them to get cleaned up at the end of the…
Who said confusion is a bad thing? According to British playwright Thomas Middleton, the disorder is the perfect way to always make exciting discoveries. Seriously, keeping your home tidy, for some, is a pleasure. Still, for many, due to the lack of time and desire, it is a real challenge, which has very little joy….
Hasn’t everybody tried to make their own teepee tents as a kid? I remember gathering sticks, cutting them the right length, and struggling to keep them upright. Arguably, the hardest part was convincing our moms to let us use a bed sheet on it! Building a teepee might be a childhood right of passage, but…
Are you ready to have your first family portrait session? Either you’ve been planning this for your entire life, or your partner suggested the idea and you agreed to make them happy. Whatever the reason, you are now saddled with the task of planning this portrait session. How are you going to make it adorable…
It can be quite exciting to become a pet owner for the first time. It is the start of an adventure that includes care, companionship, and love. If you are thinking of getting a pet, there are a few things you need to know. But one should not rush into adopting a new pet without…
81% of Americans like to prioritize keeping their homes clean, and many clean before dirt appears. But for busy housewives who are juggling housework with children, pets and their partners, it can be easy to let the cleaning chores slip a little. Getting kids involved with chores helps to get them into good habits while taking…
A new pet is a welcome addition to any home living situation and can truly transform a house into a home. Pets quickly become important members of a family, and it fast becomes the case where you cannot imagine life without them. However, regardless of the abundant positives that come with getting a pet, often,…
For both the strictest minimalists and the most avid collectors, keeping a home tidy is a difficult task, especially during the holidays. Decorations accumulate around the clutter and the job of deep-cleaning becomes so daunting that it’s often ignored or pushed ahead into the distant future. Tackling the mess doesn’t have to be stressful, however….
It is October again, and the spooky season countdown has begun. Though most kids are worried about trick or treating, parents may be in the dilemma of the tricky business of costume selection this season. Instead of the usual individual costumes, a shared theme where the whole family can participate makes for great costume ideas…
If you are a parent, you most certainly want the best for your child! And we all know that if you want a continual growth of the motoric, logic and other mental skills of your children you have to work hard for it. Yes, this means that watching TV doesn’t do much for your child’s…
The Fashionable Housewife and I, Mama RounTreeschool, have been homeschooling together for four years now. This school year will be my fifth year as their home school director. We have a “it takes a village” mentality, and we both help each other in a variety of different ways. That being said, I have a heavy…
Sometimes you don’t need an excuse to throw a party. Summer is a great time to get everyone together, especially as you can enjoy the warm sunshine and light evenings for longer. It could also be the perfect excuse to get your family and friends together, which is great if you don’t see them as…
Whether you are taking a short weekend getaway with your family or planning an extended family vacation, there are essentials you need to pack for your travels. Traveling with a family can be overwhelming yet some of the most exciting experiences. It can be a rollercoaster of emotion and situations for parents when children are…